System and method for testing engine lubricants

摘要

Systems and methods for testing an engine lubricant are provided. The system includes a heated block having at least one cavity therein, at least one test cylinder receiving the engine lubricant therein, and at least one heated test piston selectively disposable into the engine lubricant of the test cylinder whereby deposits are formable on the test piston. The test cylinder is positionable in the cavity of the heated block and heatable thereby. Taxi oils and/or gases may be added to facilitate testing.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a block comprising at least one cavity therein, wherein the block is configured to be selectively heated by a block heat source; at least one cylinder positionable in the at least one cavity of the block, wherein the at least one cylinder is configured to receive a lubricant; at least one piston, wherein the at least one piston is configured to be selectively heated by a piston heat source, and configured to be selectively submerged into and retracted from the lubricant in the at least one cylinder; and a motor operatively connected to the at least one piston.